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Problem front garden

dawsonn1977dawsonn1977 Posts: 6
in Garden design
Hi all,
   I have this front garden that is desperate for some love. The picture shows it from a northerly direction. Im looking to put in two three foot panels which i will paint silver copse with the old ducks back. Troubke is it doesnt get sun until aboit 1 and it then dwindles until aboit 5. The fence will obstruct this. Has anyone got any ideas?


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  • dawsonn1977dawsonn1977 Posts: 6
    Doh! I thought it had uploaded.
  • dawsonn1977dawsonn1977 Posts: 6

  • dawsonn1977dawsonn1977 Posts: 6
    It needs some love! Going to take up the paving to make some planting space and the bit where the bin it will have a wheelie bins store as we are switching next year. 
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Are you thinking of plants in containers, or lifting some of the blocks to make a bed or border?
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    North aspect but being able to plant in the ground is not an issue. The only thing would be to incorporate lots of top soil or rotted manure to nourish the soil. Always helps to know what type of soil you have underneath those slabs.

    Think about the the style you want and whether you need a low maintenance garden or a place where you don’t mind dead-heading and dividing plants every few years. Once you know, it’s easier to recommend plants and shrubs. 
  • dawsonn1977dawsonn1977 Posts: 6
    Lifting the blocks near the pavement. I'm thinking low maintenance but nice flowers or a Bush. Had a hebe that did not like it at all.
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    What have other people done down the street?  You may find that the foundations for the pavement might make it difficult to put posts in for a fence but if the neighbours have done it obviously is not a problem. 
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • dawsonn1977dawsonn1977 Posts: 6
    edited September 2019
    That a good point. I hadn't thought of the concrete underneath. I'll lift a couple tomorrow and have a rummage
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I think I'd also be looking for some kind of fence or wall between the garden and the pavement. If the wheelie bin store goes along the pavement side, it would provide a partial barrier.  Depends what your area is like but if you choose expensive shrubs and containers, some way of fastening them down might be a good idea.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • PennypitstopPennypitstop Posts: 29
    It depends what sort of area you live in,would they be safe from sticky fingered folks wanting a free plant in a nice pot !
    What could look nice  are pots and bowls that can be changed with the seasons, ie bulbs in spring, bright coloured annuals in summer, grasses and small conifers in winter.
    The block paving is too good to take up !.
    You could put some nice large stones along the boundary line to separate your space from the pavement. Hanging basket would like nice at the front door too. :)
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